<![CDATA[This study investigates the effectiveness of music therapy using both local (Azerbaijani, Iranian) and classical melodies in reducing the severity of PTSD symptoms in individuals with post-traumatic stress. A total of 60 participants, selected from public and private clinics in Tabriz between June 2015 and 2016, were divided into three groups: classical music therapy, native/local melody therapy, and a control group. PTSD symptom severity was measured at three intervals: pre-test, post-test, and a 3-month follow-up, using mixed variance analysis. A PTSD diagnostic scale questionnaire was administered by experts. The results showed no statistically significant difference between the local and classical music therapy groups (p=0.954). However, both the local and classical music therapy groups experienced a significant reduction in PTSD symptoms compared to the control group (p<0.01), indicating that music therapy, regardless of the type of melody, is effective in alleviating PTSD symptoms. These findings highlight the potential of music therapy as a non-invasive treatment for PTSD. Future research could explore long-term effects and cultural variations in music therapy]]>
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